15 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
1
London reports favorable war news as General Roberts with 40,000 infantry 7,000 cavalry and 100 guns begins invasion of the Orange Free State. Consols and rails rise while shortages and casualties are noted. Basutos and Zulus move near Timbar as British forces press, and the Transvaal government issues Kruger specie claims.
Pittsburg reports attorney W B Rogers preparing a new minority stockholder suit against Carnegie Steel. Projections show annual profits around 90 million to 100 million with experts predicting potential rises next year amid high demand and rising steel prices. The World quotes Carnegie wealth at 166 million and income estimates of about 950 dollars per minute.
Carnegie steel company repeats coke supply at 3.50 per ton under a five year deal with the Frick coke concern. Litigation expected in Greensburg or Allegheny county over coke pricing and stock holdings. Ottawa questions Lee Enfield rifle accuracy amid militia armament in Africa. Further notes on Long Lakes Park lease and Carnegie Steel 公司 internal profit disclosures and alleged fraud by Henry Clay Frick.
Louisville dispatch says in a tangled gubernatorial dispute Gary Beckham and Taylor clash over which case should go first. The lawyers claim priority for injunction versus quo warranto, with Judge Cantril to hear both tomorrow in Georgetown. Chief Hager seeks prison requisitions as legal maneuvers unfold.
The remark states the court has no jurisdiction in the Kentucky case aside from an error by Kentucky courts, effectively ending the contest as far as the court is concerned.
Manila February 15 report of a night attack on the American garrison at Daraga by about three thousand insurgent Bolomen armed with Mauser rifles. Reinforcements moved from Albay as the main force attacked the garrison and burned several houses. The 4601 volunteer infantry withdrew to a convent and fired on the rebels from the roof as they surrounded the building.
An elderly man ~85 years old, identified as A. Maynard of New York, was killed instantly near the Lobijali Bridge on the New York New Haven Hartford road. A marriage certificate and a pawn ticket for A. Maynard were found on the body.
Dr D C Green, in Florence area, died after falling or jumping from a rental. His wife linked to Rockefellers. Described as death by own act, likely from despondency and poverty. Contractor Joseph Logit bid for Pittsburgh viaduct project over Bedford Creek, value over $100000.
An American expedition commanded by General Bates, with the Forty and Forty-fifth Volunteer Infantry and Kelley’s battery, sails today for the Canary Islands off Luzon. The prior action near Dar agā saw rebels retreat after heavy fighting. 71 insurgents were killed while American losses were two killed and five wounded, including an officer.
Sidney F. King aged 16, son of Policeman John King of 820 East Thornton Street, fell from a 15 foot ladder while working at the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company plant on Wednesday afternoon. He landed on his head, bruising it, and injured his shoulders and hips.
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